The skyline of Sutton has been changing rapidly in the last few decades because of a wave of tall new buildings. It is set to continue with work on the former B&Q site near the station. However, the development could be a little different to original plans. We want to have a closer look at it here, including the latest changes. Then, if you want help with property management in Sutton, you can talk to us.

Original plans

There have been proposals by St George, part of the Berkeley Group, to redevelop the B&Q site for several years now, dating back to 2020. Plans actually got approval in December 2023. The shop closed its doors in June 2024. Demolition experts were on site in October to strip the interior and prepare the external site.

The original plans for the site that got approval were to build eight new buildings. They range in size from six storeys to twenty-one. These new properties would provide 970 flats.

New plans

While the original plans got permission, even with criticism of the heights, St George has made some changes. Their new designs will now create 1,014 homes. They could be really good investment properties, and we’ll be available if any investors need property management in Sutton. Interestingly, it will increase the number of affordable homes. Originally there would have been 337, but the changes will deliver 353.

There are some other notable changes in the latest plans. The height of six blocks will increase to deliver the additional homes. At the same time though, other parts of the development will see the heights reduced.

The development has several other interesting details too. It will deliver new open space, a new park (Chalk Green), and a new cycle route. There will be retail areas too. The newer plans also increase the amount of cycle storage and deliver an additional accessible parking space.

Controversy

It will be interesting to see if the changes to the plans get approval from Sutton Council. The Planning Committee did give a recommendation to approve them. However, it is important to consider the impact on the area and streetscape. If it goes ahead and you invest in the future, you can talk to us about flexible property management in Sutton.

The redevelopment has been controversial since the beginning. Reactions to the original plans had a number of issues. Firstly, there was criticism of the height. Secondly, locals had concerns about the parking situation. They say it is insufficient for the number of new residents and could cause overflow parking on neighbouring roads. Finally, there were concerns about the impact on local health services and public transport.

While there are concerns, Sutton Council has been in favour of the redevelopment. They said their public services and transport network will be able to handle an influx of new residents.

Want to arrange property management in Sutton?

Finefair Ltd is very familiar with the property market in London. We know it can be challenging, but the potential for fantastic returns is there too. If you can find fantastic assets in the best areas, particularly ones that become hotspots, you can be really successful.

We’re proud of our ability to help investors here. Crucially, we can provide a bespoke service to suit different needs. This includes solutions for various portfolios, including apartments and houses. We also excel at guaranteed rent, recommending it for any clients who want protection for their income.

So, if you want property management in Sutton, contact us. We’ll work with you to deliver the perfect service, adapting to your requirements.